In the North American market, Yale is amongst the largest volume producers of zero emissions electric forklifts around. The company was among the first to adopt the energy efficiency of control technology and AC motor. Yale's continued pursuit of enhanced energy efficiency is further improved by competitive testing. These testing results showcase that Yale's 5000 pound electric rider unit offers the best energy utilized per load moved, or energy efficiency, of any lift truck in its category within North America.
Green Innovations
Yale was able to introduce and develop a ground-breaking electronically controlled transmission which can greatly reduce the tire and brake wear for our ICE lift truck clients. For our electric trucks, the business has applied a particular system to recapture energy into the truck during braking and during the lowering of loads. This energy can then be utilized again. This process really lowers the overall energy consumption of the unit.
Yale has used numerous innovative engineering methods to reduce non-productive energy use throughout the vehicle by means of hydraulic system efficiency, drive train efficiency and weight reduction. There are still patents pending on the drive train efficiency.
Green Initiatives
Over the last few decades, Yale has gone the extra mile in making their forklifts to be compatible with all the newest in alternative power technologies. The company has applied electric battery units and clean diesel fuels and LPG option. This practice is being upheld most recently, with the company being among the first in implementing working fuel cells in actual applications.
Yale has supported numerous greener technologies through engineering teamwork. Furthermore, we have initiated a new system of field validation testing, and analysis. Presently, we are investigating in more effective battery technologies and chemistries, to be able to lessen overall energy consumption, lessen toxic material content and increase productivity.
Yale has shown a great dedication to green initiatives that have been reinforced by the companies focus on developing new standards within the industry.
Recyclability is one more prime consideration in Yale forklift design. Starting at the design stage, the business actively chooses materials for its forklifts keeping the recyclability factor in mind. Re-using materials as much as possible and having broken down things to be able to be sent for recycling greatly decreases our footprint and keeps environmental sustainability at the forefront of our business.